Some HME providers added to hazard pay list
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HomeCare Covid-19 Update
July 29, 2020
                                                  

NAHC Head: Silver Linings to be Found
 
NAHC Head: Silver Linings to be Found
The pandemic has hit home health and hospice companies hard, reducing revenues and increasing costs—and more instability is around the corner, NAHC President Bill Dombi said as the organization opened its virtual conference for financial managers. But in the long term, the industry should come out strong, he said. Read why.

                                                  

Pennsylvania HME Providers Can Take Hazard Pay
Following a letter writing campaign, home medical equipment providers in the Keystone State are now able to apply for pandemic-related hazard pay. The hazard pay grants will help providers continue to serve patients and provide for their staff. Read more here.

                                                  


                                                  

Keeping the Lines Open
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a relaxing of many rules and regulations regarding telehealth, including how Medicare and other insurance providers reimburse for the service. Whenever the crisis ends, the relaxed rules will end—unless Congress acts. Enter the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act. Take a closer look here.

                                                  


                                                  

On Our Radar
 
Relief Package Likely to Include Billions More For Vaccines, Testing  
 
Telehealth Isn’t a Band-Aid for Pandemic; It’s the Future of Healthcare  
 
The COVID-19 Downturn Triggers Jump in Medicaid Enrollment  
 
Pandemic's Devastation Fuels A Homecare Boom  
 
Technology Divide Between Senior ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ Roils Pandemic Response  
 

                                                  
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